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  1. Sir, when you put these guns through their paces, you usually mention who the ammo manufacturer is. Who do you like when it comes to .22 ammo? Thanks!

  2. I have a 12 gauge for close-in defense after reading one time that nothing has a greater inherent, deterrent effect than the sound of a 12 gauge being cycled. I think double ought buck should do the trick since that’s like firing nine .32 rounds all at the same time.

    I still agree with that thinking, but I have to admit the objections Pat raises are real, and I have broadened out since purchasing the shotgun. I’m wondering the same thing as Hoosier Gal: what ammunition do you recommend for a .22? I have a Ruger 10/22, and out of a full magazine, as many as three rounds will jam when the casing doesn’t eject properly. I have tried several different kinds of ammunition (Remington, Federal, CCI), and they all do this to me. Any suggestions?

    1. I’ve always had good success with CCI Blazers and Mini-mags in the 10/22. Also, Winchester Super-X. But not so much with Remington or Federal bulk pack ammo.
      Are you using standard 10-round rotary magazines, or the banana clips? If you’re using the bananas, that is probably the problem. Never met one that was reliable.

        1. There are videos on YouTube, showing how to build up the back surface of the BX-25. Supposedly, a tighter fit gives better accuracy. Haven’t tried it. Prefer the centerfires for high-volume reliability.

    2. Sussex Girl,

      When I first looked at purchasing a shotgun for home defense, back in the early 1980s, the young man at a local sporting goods store fave me the same line of bs, “nothing like the sound if a pump action 12 ga. being racked, yada, yada, blah, blah, blah.” When I said I didn’t have the strength to rack the pump, get said the shotgun had be “worked over” by a gunsmith first. My reaction was, why should I spend several hundred dollars on anything that isn’t useable from the factory?

      Then, I stopped in at the little neighborhood gun shop owned and run by an older gentleman who had sent many years as a LEO firearms instructor and armorer. His advice was to get a double barrel 12 ga. He said he had seen rookie officers, after months of training at the Academy and several more on the street, get into their first firefight with their patrol shotgun, end up hunkered down behind a trash can or one of the old green mailboxes on a street corner, and after the smoke had cleared, there were 8 unspent shot shells at their feet. They had been trained well, but when the SHTF, the adrenaline spiked and they pumped all 8 rounds out of the tube but never pulled the trigger. He said that if that happened to them with all their training, what was going to happen to me? The best thing was KISS, “keep it simple, stupid.” One button to remove the safety and to choose which barrel to shoot first. Otherwise, just aim and squeeze the trigger. He also said that, while the sound of the pump action might be intimidating, it also let the bad guys know where you were and that you were armed. This was in Miami back during the heyday of the drug wars – think “Miami Vice” without the glamour. Yes, it really was that bad. So, if they were serious, they knew where to find you and they would come in shooting first. He said that if they came in your house or apartment and stayed out in the living room and kitchen, all your “things” could be replaced. Let them take the tv, the stereo, the toaster. That is what insurance was for. But if they came into the bedroom, be ready to defend your life with that 12 ga. Ask questions later.

      I have always remembered his advice and I still don’t own a pump action shotgun. I have access to several, now that I am older, married and a firearms instructor, but I still prefer my double barrel coach gun and my double barrel Beretta.

    3. SussexGirl – Have you tried swapping out the stock extractor with a Volquartsen? This should eliminate most jamming issues. I use CCI SV typically with a suppressor exclusively so I also clean the rifle every session as well as the magazines maybe quarterly. If I get one jam per 100 rounds it’s rare. It’s a very reliable setup once it’s dialed in.

      I also have a TX22 and it’s very nice – one jam in 200 rounds. WAY more reliable than my GSG Firefly (which seems to jam often) and a better trigger and more simple operation overall. Mimics your typical striker fired 9mm in terms of size and operation so it’s a great practice gun. It’s as accurate as you are. Paired with CCI subsonic segmented HPs – I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of that if it came down to it 🙂 Only downside to me is that it’s almost a tad too light. Otherwise highly recommend.

      1. I haven’t tired anything to modify the gun itself. I’ve only tried different makes of ammunition. Your suggestion is interesting, although since I’ve never done any work on any of my guns except to clean them, I don’t know that I’d be up to the task of swapping parts on a gun.

        1. Not to hijack a TX22 thread, but if you can remove the 10/22 bolt (which you should be doing to properly clean the gun), then you can replace an extractor. Not endorsing either link, but the first is the part and the second is the install.

          https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/extractor-parts/extractors/exact-edge-extractor-mkii-mkiii-mkiv-10-22–prod13845.aspx

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvn7rFwj4H4

          Watch the video and see if you feel comfortable with the process. 10/22’s are fun and easy (and cheap) to work on. There’s lots of DIY things a non-gunsmith can do that can make a real impact on performance. This is definitely one of the best.

          I haven’t really noticed anything I want to change on my TX22 quite yet. I just added a cheaper green laser to clear the suppressor for aiming as the stock sights don’t clear it. So far, so good.

          1. Thanks! I apologize for not responding sooner, but my daughter got married a week ago, and things have been a little hectic. Anyway, I’ll look into this. The way you explain the process, it doesn’t seem so daunting now.

  4. Palmetto State Armory has this for $259.99 and there is a $50.00 rebate (VISA Card) available bringing the out of pocket cost to $209.99 after rebate.

  6. Owned a Tuarus product in the past until I found out that they required you to send the pistol back to them for repair. They would not ship repair parts out to the gunsmith, even though the store was an authorized dealer. Are they still that way?

    1. Buck

      Yes it is. I sent them a .380 Curve pistol detailing the issue and 3 weeks later they sent it back and it did the same thing. Now I will admit my Taurus Tracker .44 mag revolver has had no issues despite a diet of heavy a** handloads on my end. So I’d say read your reviews and ma,e your call when purchasing Taurus products.

  8. I understand if you register your TX22 with Taurus they will give the original purchaser a Limited Lifetime Warranty. I believe it must be registered within 30 days of purchase.

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